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Tutorial: Pom-Pom Package Topper
by on Jan 25, 2021

It’s no secret that WeCrochet loves pom-poms! In this article, learn how I make my quick pom-pom package topper.

Making a pom-pom package topper with yarn: a top-down view of hands tying fur yarn around a mint green package

Finishing a crochet project is a great feeling. Not only am I happy to have another finished project but I am excited to gift it as well. When wrapping my crochet gift, I make a pom-pom package topper to pull the package all together.

Materials

Supplies needed: A package, a ball of yarn, and scissors

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How to Make a Pom-Pom Package Topper

Start with a wrapped gift. Your gift can be any size or shape. My favorite way is wrapping with tissue paper.

Hands cutting a 12" piece of fur yarn to tie the pom pom

For this tutorial I will be using scrap yarn from the project that I wrapped up and my fingers. You could use a pom-pom maker if you prefer but I like the quickness of using my fingers.

First I start by cutting a length of yarn that will be used to tie my pom-pom together. I tend to make this about 4-6 inches.

A top-down shot of hands wrapping fur yarn around 3 fingers to make a pom-pom

Next I will begin wrapping the yarn around your fingers. Depending on the number of wraps and the number of fingers that you wrap around will change the size of your finished pom-pom.

Wrapping fur yarn around your hand to make a DIY pom-pom

Typically I wrap between 20-30 times.

Hands trimming a handmade pom-pom made of fur yarn

Cut your yarn when you have wrapped your desired amount.

Hands tying a handmade pom-pom made of fur yarn

Lay your wraps on top of your first cut strand of yarn and tie a knot to cinch the pom-pom together.

Hands cutting a handmade pom pom made from fur yarn

With a sharp scissors cut the loops on both ends of your pom-pom. Trim the ends of your tie to match the ends of the other strands. Now is when you would trim up the pom-pom to make it more round if you like.

Making a pom-pom package topper with yarn: a top-down view of the process of tying fur yarn around a mint green package

To attach the pom-pom to the package, take the same yarn and wrap it around the package at least one time. Tie a knot in the yarn at the top of your package, DO NOT cut the yarn yet.

Making a pom-pom package topper with yarn: a top-down view of hands tying fur yarn around a mint green package

Lay your pom-pom on top of the package and tie with the yarn tales. Cut the ends to match the length of the pom-pom.

Making a pom-pom package topper with yarn: a top-down view of a mint green package with a fur pom pom tied around it

Now you are ready to use this great pom-pom topper on any package, handmade or not!

Making a pom-pom package topper with yarn: a top-down view of a mint green package with a fur pom pom tied around it

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Tutorial: Make a Crochet Flower Crown
by on Feb 15, 2020
Crocheted flowers attached to an elastic headband make a great crochet flower crown

A crochet flower crown is the perfect spring accessory and so much fun to make! There are so many opportunities to customize this project exactly as you like it. Try it with a handful of colorful flowers and crochet leaves, as pictured OR pack the entire headband full of many flowers. Try it in multi-color yarns or make all of the crochet components in a single color. The look and style is up to you!

Related Post: Crocheted Flower Bouquet Tutorial

Materials for Crochet Flower Crown

Gather all the materials you’ll need to create this fun crochet flower crown! To make this project as pictured you will need:

A model wears the Flower Garden Crochet Scarf, a scarf made from many colorful crocheted flowers sewn together
We used flowers from the Flower Garden Scarf pattern to make a flower crown

Make Crochet Flower Crown

There are many ways to create a flower crown! Here are the specific instructions for the flower crown we created for WeCrochet Magazine, Issue 2! If you’re looking for other ways to use crochet flowers, be sure to grab a copy of the latest issue!

  • Begin by crocheting 5 flowers from your chosen flower pattern in a range of coordinating colors.
  • Crochet 2 leaves to place at the edges of the flowers.
  • Block flowers and leaves so they lay flat. Find all the tools you need for blocking in our Basic Blocking Kit
  • Use needle and thread to sew your elastic band into a headband.
  • Use needle and thread to attach crochet flowers and leaves to your elastic band.
The crocheted flower crown displayed on some decorative white porcelain antlers

Get WeCrochet Magazine, Issue 2!

A picture of the cover of WeCrochet Magazine Issue Two, featuring colorful yarns and flowers

If you love crochet flowers, you’ll want to order a copy of WeCrochet Magazine, Issue 2! The issue is packed full of patterns and projects inspired by Spring blooms and other fun spring things. You’ll also find an article on 10 ways to use a crochet flower!

Share your crochet flower crown with the crochet community! Post pictures with #WeCrochet on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and Ravelry!

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FREE CROCHET PATTERN: Winter Diamonds Market Bag – 12 WEEKS OF GIFTING
by on Nov 12, 2019

We’re featuring a new free pattern every Tuesday for 12 weeks. This week’s free crochet pattern is the Winter Diamonds Market Bag.

As the weather gets colder, you’ll need a sturdy crochet bag for carrying mittens, your latest crochet project, or wintery market finds. The Winter Diamonds Market Bag is the perfect satchel for carrying all your cold-weather goods as well as the perfect gift for a market-loving friend.

We are celebrating the launch of WeCrochet and the crochet gift-giving season by giving away a free pattern each week geared toward making and giving. There is nothing better than giving the gift of handmade, and we’re excited to share patterns we think you and your loved ones will love to make and give.

Each week the pattern will get a bit smaller and easier to complete in time for gift-giving in mid-December. We’ve included patterns for afghans, bags, cozy accessories, and more. Be sure to stop in next week and see what exciting 12 Weeks of Gifting pattern we will feature next!

12 Weeks of Gifting—Week 7:
Winter Diamonds Market Bag

The Winter Diamonds Market Bag is made from 13 square motifs crocheted in the round (like a granny square) and then joined together to create this stunning bag. The color distribution among the squares is inspired by weavings from the American Southwest.

The bag is made of 4 colors in Shine Worsted. You will love working with this yarn! The Pima Cotton and Modal combo make the yarn super soft to work with and not as weighed down as many denser cotton yarns. With the wide array of colors available in Shine, you’ll have a blast mixing and matching colors to create this

Previous 12 Weeks of Gifting Free Crochet Patterns:

  • A colorful picture of a model wearing the Hue Shift Afghan around her shoulders
    Hue Shift Afghan
  • A woman sits on a bed under a plaid crocheted blanket
    Fireside Afghan & Pillow
  • A crocheted granny square throw blanket
    Tuff Granny Throw
  • Anfora Blanket
  • Urban Garden Throw
  • Placid Shawl
  • Winter Diamonds Market Bag

Week 1: Hue Shift Afghan

Week 2: Fireside Afghan & Pillow

Week 3: Tuff Granny Throw

Week 4: Anfora Blanket

Week 5: Urban Garden Throw

Week 6: Placid Shawl



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FREE CROCHET PATTERN: Anfora Blanket – 12 WEEKS OF GIFTING
by on Oct 22, 2019

We’re featuring a new free pattern every Tuesday for 12 weeks. This week’s free crochet pattern is the Anfora Blanket.

The holiday season is just around the corner, and everyone will want the Anfora Blanket to cuddle up and keep cozy!

To celebrate the holiday season (and the joy that is crochet), we are giving away a free pattern every Tuesday for 12 weeks leading up to the end of the year. These patterns are perfect for giving as gifts (or keeping for yourself).

Start larger blanket projects now and have them finished just in time for a holiday cuddle. Smaller projects will release as we get closer to the holidays so you’ll be sure to finish your handmade gifts in time. There is nothing better than celebrating the season with 12 Weeks of Gifting.

12 Weeks of Gifting—Week 4:
Anfora Blanket

The Anfora Blanket is our free pattern for the week, made in our cozy Wool of the Andes Superwash. The superwash finishing on this yarn allows for easy care while the wool keeps you toasty warm.

The pattern consists of several trapezoid shapes with easy stitch increases. This is the perfect pattern for a stitcher just getting started or a gift-maker on-the-go (make one trapezoid at a time).

With the many colors in Wool of the Andes Superwash, you can customize this gift to suit the recipient. Or, make this your favorite holiday blanket! Create a version in green and red, blue and white, or any other color theme that has meaning to your family!

We have some incredible patterns on the way! Don’t forget to check back every Tuesday to find out what FREE pattern will be released!

Previous 12 Weeks Free Crochet Patterns:

Week 1: Hue Shift Afghan

Week 2: Fireside Afghan & Pillow

Week 3: Tuff Granny Throw

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